iClicker Questions for Psychology, 8th Edition by David G. Myers Karla Gingerich, Colorado State University Chapter 6: Perception

As you talk with a friend at a party, her voice is distinct from all the other voices you hear. This illustrates the perceptual principle of: A. grouping. B. proximity. C. closure. D. figure-ground.

The way in which you quickly group the individual letters in this test item into separate words best illustrates the principle of: A. closure. B. proximity. C. continuity. D. convergence.

Makers of 3-D movies rely most heavily on: A. the visual cliff. B. the Müller-Lyer illusion. C. retinal disparity. D. shape constancy.

After hearing that Bryce had served a prison sentence, Janet began to perceive his friendly behavior as insincere and manipulative. This best illustrates the impact of: A. perceptual sets. B. visual capture. C. bottom-up processing. D. sensory adaptation.

Which is easier to recognize? A. an actual picture of a face B. the caricature of the face C. the anticaricature of the face D. an upside-down picture of the face

If a person were able to sense that his friend’s dog was lost and needed help, this person would be said to have: A. psychokinesis. B. telepathy. C. precognition. D. clairvoyance.

Critical Thinking Questions

As we perceive the environment, we use Gestalt principles of good form to help organize things into meaningful groups and forms. In observing a football game on TV we are immediately able to recognize the players as members of their respective teams, regardless of their positions on the field. Which Gestalt principle is most responsible for this ability? A. closure B. proximity C. similarity D. continuity

In the same football game, we watch as a team attempts a field goal In the same football game, we watch as a team attempts a field goal. Since the goal posts are distant and the time to make a decision is short, the referee must use many perceptual cues to decide whether the kick is good or not. One important ability is depth perception. Which of the following cues might be most helpful in deciding whether the field goal is successful? A. linear perspective B. motion parallax C. convergence D. interposition

You are an artist and you are interested in completing a painting that gives a three-dimensional appearance. You want to show a beach in the foreground of the painting, people swimming in the ocean, and sailboats in the distance. Which perceptual principles will be most helpful as you complete your painting? A. binocular depth cues B. monocular depth cues C. Gestalt principles of proximity and continuity D. perceptual principles only operate in “real life” situations

You are most likely to observe the phi phenomenon while: A. looking at a string of Christmas tree lights that blink quickly in succession. B. staring at a Necker cube. C. comparing the size of the moon while its in the sky to its size near the horizon. D. attempting to catch fly ball that is quickly coming toward you.